St. Theresa Mission Statement
We are a welcoming, active Catholic Community
united by our faith, open to transformation, growing spiritually
and reaching out to love and to serve others as Jesus taught us.
St. Theresa 100th Jubilee Year
Upcoming events.
The parish is celebrating its 100th Jubilee. There will be monthly events celebrating our Jubilee .
If you would like to be a part of the planning process for these events, send an email to anniversary@sttheresaoakland.org.
Upcoming Events
February 9: CYO Mass and Celebration
"The Catholic Youth Organization (CYO), through the vehicle of sports, provides youth with an opportunity to practice Christian attitudes and responsibilities and to become friends with other children throughout the diocese. CYO activities should be examples of the meaning of Christian sportsmanship." --CYO Code of Conduct
We will celebrate the CYO program our athletes and coaches at the 9 am Mass.
Come early and watch the CYO slideshow before Mass.
March 8: Irene Crosetti Ravioli Dinner
Order your tickets at: https://sttheresaoakland.org/Ravioli_Dinner
March 9: Celebration of OCIA (formerly RCIA, Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)
A Word from our Pastor
Today, as we have had for many years, we celebrate all of the athletes in the parish, especially the coaches, coordinators, and most of all young athletes in our CYO program. Thanks to all who sent in pictures from today’s teams to teams over the history of our hundred years as a parish. The following is on the parish website, but it is worth putting here so all may have a clearer picture about why a parish would support such programs and in the case of St. Theresa build a separate facility (gym/event center) to support these programs.
“The CYO provides opportunities for young people to develop strong moral character, self-esteem, and leadership qualities through activities of a social, educational, recreational, and athletic nature.
The mission of St. Theresa athletics is to promote the spiritual, cultural, and physical growth of our parish community by providing participation in age-appropriate activities and instruction that will both stand alone as well as support the growth of Christian values as taught in our school and church worship.
Our sports program is for ALL the children of St. Theresa school and parish, regardless of their level of talent or ability. Currently, C.Y.O sports at St. Theresa includes, basketball, cross-country and volleyball.
CYO ministers are a strong group of resolute and caring volunteers, including coaches, uniform coordinators, and managers. If you are interested in learning more contact the Athletic Director.”
I am again grateful to Clarence Robinson who continued most recently as Athletic Director even as he faced some personal health issues. Clarence, after a very full term, handed the duties to Carlos Palacios who continues with energetic and calm demeanor to make sure our children have the best opportunities. We should all thank them and the CYO that covers the many aspects of the programs for their time and energy. As you can see from the smiling pictures being shown this weekend, it is worth every moment and effort!
Pope Francis on commenting about sports programs for young people in the Church said:
“Challenge yourself in the game of life like you are in the game of sports. Challenge yourself in the quest for good, in both Church and society, without fear, with courage and enthusiasm. Get involved with others and with God; don't settle for a mediocre 'tie'; give it your best, spend your life on what really matters and lasts forever.”
Sports in the community can be a great missionary tool, where the church is close to every person to help them become better and to meet Jesus Christ."
"Sport is a human activity of great value, able to enrich people's lives. As far as the Catholic Church is concerned, she is working in the world of sport to bring the joy of the Gospel, the inclusive and unconditional love of God for all human beings."
– Pope Francis "Giving the Best of Yourself" 2018
On another subject, as most of you know, I and most of the parish staff came down with the flu (type A) immediately after our recent staff planning days. All of us had been vaccinated, but as the news is reporting, this year there are record numbers of flu cases that hasn’t been seen for years.
I gently remind all as I have each year, that if you are sick you are dispensed from attending Mass. PLEASE stay home and take care of yourself. As much as I wanted to, I missed the wonderful Catholic Schools Week Mass and fantastic Eight Grade sponsored luncheon so I would not pass on this terrible flu to anyone else. We have very vulnerable immune compromised individuals among us and even though we may eventually recover, the person we give an illness to may not. So, if you get sick, drink plenty of liquids, rest, call your doctor if symptoms are bad and stay isolated so we can help bring an end to this flu season and protect those among us, especially the most vulnerable.
There will be a bin in the church vestibule where you can drop off the coats.
World Marriage Day ~~ February 9, 2025
Heat in the church
We, were able to get the heater running at 20% capacity, so there is some heat in the church. So please bundle up when you attend Mass.
February 12
Fr. B. Kwame Assenyoh
Chaplain, St. Mary’s College Moraga
Hope Does Not Disappoint: Romans 5:5
WOMEN IN GOD’S SPIRIT (WINGS)
WINGS is a group of women from many parishes who seek to deepen their faith and grow in their relationship with God and one another. Through prayer, thought-provoking presentations on a variety of subjects, and small group faith-sharing and discussion of how the Spirit is working in their lives, women journey together. The theme for this year is Living in Hope. The Fall Season, will focus on spirituality
Gatherings are held on Wednesdays in the Meeting Rooms from 9:00 to 11:15. All are welcome. For more information, contact Dee McDonough at deesigns@comcast.net .
Reception of the Precious Blood
The reception of the Precious Blood guideline from Bishop Barber, dated May 15, 2023 states; "Other than the priest, no communicant may ever dip the Sacred Host into the chalice to communicate himself."
Text to Donate
Text “GIVE” to the number above to receive a link to our online giving page.
You can use our online giving platform to deepen your commitment to the church and the ministries you care about most. Your recurring gifts will sustain our mission month after month. You will also help our parish by cutting costs for envelopes and paper, and allowing our staff to spend less time processing cash and checks and more time on ministries.
Thank you for your continued support of St. Theresa.
You may also use Online Giving for Second Collections.
March 1 & 2 Parish Maintenance & Improvement Fund
March 22 & 23 Catholic Relief Services
Sunday Collection (January 27—February 2):
Online: 46 Donors, $ 2,300.20
Mass Donations: 35 Donors, $ 2,901.00
Parish Maintenance & Improvement Fund:
Online: (Jan. 6—Feb. 2) 34 Donors , $ 1,757.20
Mass/Drop-Off/Mailed: 22 Donors, $ 748.00
Assisted Listening available at Weekend Masses
There are two ways to enjoy crisp, clear audio in the church for our weekend Masses.
Option 1:
Download the app, connect to the church wireless network, put in your earbuds, open the app and you are set.
The WiFi password you will need to connect to our wireless network will be available at the sound system desk before and after Mass.
Option 2:
Assisted Listening Devices are available at our weekend Masses. You can check out a device at the sound system desk prior to Mass.
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If you have any questions contact Cathy Brady at cathy_b@sttheresaoakland.org
St. Vincent de Paul
For St. Vincent de Paul Society, preventing homelessness begins with home visits.
https://www.pillarcatholic.com/p/for-st-vincent-de-paul-society-preventing
Our Parish SVdP Conference meets bimonthly, every third Saturday at 9:30am. If interested in learning more about our Conference’s work, contact Judy Bojorquez at jtsbojorquez@yahoo.com with any general questions. Call Greg Govan at 510-547-0911 if you have a specific question.
You may use online giving to make a donation to the St. Theresa St. Vincent de Paul conference. https://sttheresaoakland.org/donate.
Volunteer for a Liturgical Ministry
Please consider volunteering for one of our Liturgical ministries. Liturgy is the work of the people and we need your assistance.
What is your gift, passion, what do you really like to do? Do you like to read, talk with people, serve people, work behind the scenes, electronics? Turn that passion into a ministry, there is something for everyone. Prayerfully consider one of the following ministries.
Contact Cathy Brady at cathy_b@sttheresaoakland.org to volunteer or for more information.
https://sttheresaoakland.org/ministries/liturgical-ministries
Thank you for your faithful support.
Lector
Eucharistic Minister
Sacristan
Altar Server
Greeter
Usher
Projectionist
Video Ministry (9:00 am Mass)
Altar Linens
Weekend Mass Schedule
5:00 pm Saturday
9:00 am Sunday
The 9:00 am Sunday Mass is live-streamed on our YouTube channel for the ill and Homebound.
The link for the live-stream will be on our Facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/sttheresaoak
YouTube channel link
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn5JX1e3QrqXTsa_7qmNCIw
Low Gluten hosts are available at all weekend Masses.
The hosts are less than 20 parts per million gluten, under .002%
For additional information go to https://www.parishcrossroads.com/low-gluten.htm
Please use the presider's communion station to receive a low gluten host.
Weekday Mass Schedule
Monday - Friday
8:30 am
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday ~ 4:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Please remember in your prayers all those who are ill especially:
Matt Mercier, Heidi Parmelee, Dolores Gomez, Alegria Hipolito, Betty Wharton, Juanita Estrella, Olga Lamberti, Wendy Parmelee, Roger Baylocq, Susan Springer, Wendy Jones, Orlanda Gonzalez, Kevin Chapman, Diane Cerille, Tom Wilberding, Shirley Roberts, Danny Ramos, Mark Leonard, Christopher Rodriguez, Maryanne Walsh, Rhonda Santeen, John Whatley, Nancy Coyne, Kevin Stallone, Della Spinelli, Jeanne Cuttitta, Susan Buller, Ann Springer, Guy Wallace, Ray Bertolotti, William McCarthy, Cindy Crimmins, Fred & Lidia Loupy, Rebecca Rogers, Kathleen Guevara, Clarence Robinson, Armando Diaz de Leon, Fr. Ron Schmidt, Laura Jones, Bonnie & John Bouey, Susan Rubio, Fr. Paul Schmidt, Marley Malone, Isabella Guillot Williams, Ann Kirkman, Hal Lauth, Phil Stover, Joey Smith, Raymond Buckley, Jr., Norma Ninalga, Betty Jo Olson, Jennifer Walwark, Greg Govan, Anita Lim, Marilyn McCabe, Helen Lightner-Smith, Steve Lauth, Mary Malloy, Peter Cuttitta, James Lang, John Donovan, Mary & Leo Martinez, Sr., James Spalding, Tiffany Converse, Adrian McEvilly, Joan Marchi, Diana Nelson Curtis, Charlie Schnellbacher, Theresa Joyce, Maureen Carver, Ernestine Pernecco, Vince Nims, Barrett Baker, Genevieve ‘Beth’ McElroy, Rick Fama, Eleanor Ceccarelli, Maureen Querio, Karin Milliman.
Mass Intentions
February 8 - 16
To request a Mass Intention you can use the online form at
https://sttheresaoakland.org/pray/mass-confession-times/mass-intention
or by email or phone at: admin@sttheresaoakland.org
510.547.2777, ext. 120
Schedule a Mass Intention Online
Parish Office Hours
Tuesday - Thursday, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Safe Environment Training for Parish & School Volunteers
It is that time of year when notices of expiring Virtus training will be arriving in your email. Please uuse the link in the email to lob into Virtus and take the training that have been assigned. Training must be renewed every three years.
To renew or register for the first time, click on the link in your email or go to https://www.virtusonline.org or click on the link in the upper right corner of the parish website sttheresaoakland.org.
Please remember that in order to volunteer at the parish or school in any capacity (Lector, Eucharistic Minister, Catechist, Choir Member, St. Vincent de Paul, Legion of Mary, CYO etc.), you must complete the training.
If you have any problems or questions contact Cathy Brady at cathy_b@sttheresaoakland.org.
Parish Office, ext. 120
Rev. Robert J. McCann, ext. 121
Pastor
rjmccann@sttheresaoakland.org
Rev. Ngema W. Enow, ext. 128
In Residence
ngemawil.enow@gmail.com
Cathy Brady, ext. 126
Liturgy Director
cathy_b@sttheresaoakland.org
Rob Cakebread, ext. 127
Music Ministry Director
rob@sttheresaoakland.org
Joey Gutierrez, ext. 123
Youth Ministry Coordinator,
Middle School & High School
joey@sttheresaoakland.org
Keri Nims, ext. 124
Coordinator for Early Childhood Catechesis & RCIC
keri@sttheresaoakland.org
St. Theresa School
Alicia Ortegon, 510.547.3146
St. Theresa School Principal
a_ortegon@sttheresaschool.org
website: www.sttheresaschool.org
Parish Organization Contacts
Pastoral Council:
Chris Colby
ccolby@well.com
Finance Council:
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St. Vincent de Paul Society
Greg Govan
glgovan@comcast.net
CYO (Catholic Youth Organization):
Carlos Palacios
sttheresaathletics@gmail.com
St. Theresa Men’s Club
mensclubsttheresa@gmail.com
Legion of Mary
Tom Wallace
tomw1313@sbcglobal.net
WINGS
Cindy Crimmins
cyncrim@gmail.com
Social Justice Committee (SJC)
Lydia Deck
ltdeck@me.com
Consolation Ministry
Cecile Cuttitta
cecile.cuttitta@att.net
Men’s Faith Sharing
Jim Frei
jim@ottofrei.com
Cursillo
Geri Tong
gt4palancaoakland@gmail.com
Kinderchurch
Shanon Ciston
s.ciston@gmail.com
Baptisms and Marriages: by appointment admin@sttheresaoakland.org
To arrange a Funeral call parish office 510.547.2777, ext. 120 or email admin@sttheresaoakland.org
Family Faith Formation (Grades TK-5) & R.C.I.C: Keri Nims ~ keri@sttheresaoakland.org
Middle School Youth Ministry (Grades 6-8): Joey Gutierrez ~ joey@sttheresaoakland.org
High School Youth Ministry/Confirmation: Joey Gutierrez ~ joey@sttheresaoakland.org
R.C.I.A. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: Cathy Brady ~ cathy_b@sttheresaoakland.org
St. Theresa Parish Goal
$35,800
Percentage Achieved
72.27%
$25,872 pledged
as of
January 31, 2025
Thank you for supporting the Annual Bishop's Ministries Appeal
Make checks Payable to:
Roman Catholic Bishop of Oakland.
You may make a donation using the QR code or the Oakland Diocese giving option.
